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men⋅tal⋅i⋅ty

[men-tal-i-tee]
–noun, plural -ties.
1. mental capacity or endowment: a person of average mentality.
2. the set of one's mind; view; outlook: a liberal mentality.

Origin:
1685–95; mental 1 + -ity
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men·tal·i·ty   (měn-tāl'ĭ-tē)   
n.   pl. men·tal·i·ties
  1. Cast or turn of mind: a vindictive mentality.

  2. The sum of a person's intellectual capabilities or endowment.

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Main Entry: men·tal·i·ty
Pronunciation: men-'tal-&t-E
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural -ties
1 : mental power or capacity
2 : mode or way of thought
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mentality men·tal·i·ty (měn-tāl'ĭ-tē)
n.
The sum of a person's intellectual capabilities or endowment.

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